Welcome to the Department of Political Science of Case Western Reserve University.
It’s hard to think of a better time to be studying politics. Our courses explore political behavior, institutions of government, elections, international relations, political economy, policymaking, protest and revolution, among other topics. They cover politics of the United States and other countries and of regional and global interactions, and our faculty introduce students to a range of methods and approaches that include elite interviewing, survey research, field and archival investigation, game theory, small-n comparison, statistical analysis, and AI-driven techniques.
Political science degrees and courses build foundations for many types of future employment and continued education, and we support our students with internship, research and other career-preparation opportunities.
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News
Professor Lavelle’s Reluctant Conquest Published
Professor Kathryn Lavelle recently published Reluctant Conquest: American Wealth Power, and Science in the Arctic. The book is a comprehensive history of U.S. involvement in the Arctic, from the American Revolution through the acquisition of Alaska to the present day.
Congratulations to Our Graduating Seniors!
Congratulations to our graduating seniors! Professors Posner, Hodgetts and Beckwith attended Commencement in celebration.
Professor Beckwith Awarded Jessica Melton Perry Award
Professor Karen Beckwith was awarded CWRU Writing Program’s Jessica Melton Perry Award for Distinguished Teaching in Disciplinary and Professional Writing, recognizing her “outstanding commitment to and success in teaching disciplinary/professional writing to CWRU students.
Career Panel
Career Panel Notes Tuesday, April 17, 2025 Department of Political Science Panelists: Dr. Kathryn Lavelle, Professor, POSC Dr. Aysegul Zeren, Adjunct Assistant Professor, POSC and Assistant Director for Student Experience and Pre-Law Adviser Professor Bianca Menendez, Lecturer, POSC and Former Foreign Service Officer Opening Remarks: The discussion opened on a positive note, with all panelists sharing very...
Spring 2025 Capstone Presentations.
Congratulations to the students who presented their capstone research on April 22, 2025!
Professor Lacombe Published in Perspectives on Politics
Professor Lacombe's article "Power in a Union: How Unexpected Group Partnerships Form" was recently published in Perspectives on Politics. Click here to read the full article.
Department Office
Mather House 111
Scout Weber, Department Assistant
- Email: scout.weber@case.edu
- Phone: 216.368.2424
- Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Scout is on a hybrid work schedule as follows:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: On campus in Mather House 111
- Tuesday and Friday: Working from home
- Scout is on a hybrid work schedule as follows:
Please feel free to call or communicate via email.
If you would like to notify our students of internship/job opportunities, please email scout.weber@case.edu.